Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Poco F9 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (91/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.